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Arthritis, but Make it *Functional*
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items A topic near and dear to my chronically pained heart, I've lived with rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis for over 10 years now. Not every day is a good day, I have more “no spoons” days than I care to admit…and yet I persevere. Here are some of my fa...
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Comfort Mode: Activated
Move Better, Feel Better
Daily Use Adaptations
Support from the Inside Out
Comfort Mode: Activated
Just because your joints are throwing tantrums doesn’t mean your vibe has to. This section is packed with products that actually help-from heating pads that hit just right to creams, wraps, and tools that soothe without making you feel like a grandpa...
An oldie but a very goodie. Whether it’s angry knees, cranky necks, or a back that sounds like bubble wrap, this heating pad brings the kind of warmth that says, “You’ve done enough today.”
Electric Heating Pad for Back, Neck, Abdomen
For when your joints are throwing a full tantrum and only cold, hard silence will do. This reusable ice pack molds to wherever the pain is being dramatic and stays cold longer than your will to be productive. Keep one in the freezer like your emotion...
Ice Pack
The holy grail of “please stop hurting” gel. Biofreeze hits fast, cools deep, and smells like you mean business. It’s like IcyHot’s smarter, less chaotic cousin—perfect for knees, backs, necks, or wherever your skeleton’s mad today.
Biofreeze
For when your joints are being petty again. This over-the-counter miracle gel calms inflammation like a tiny pharmacist in a tube. No strong smells, no drama—just sweet, sweet relief for knees, hands, and hips that think they’re 90 years old.
Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel - Topical Relief
Yes, it smells like your grandma's purse and a martial arts dojo had a baby—but dang, does it work. Tiger Balm brings the heat (literally) and kicks pain to the curb. Great for sore muscles, stiff joints, and anyone who doesn’t mind smelling like int...
Tiger Balm
Like a warm hug for your angry joints. Paraffin wax soaks are weirdly luxurious and wildly effective—great for stiff fingers, aching wrists, or cold, crunchy hands. It’s part spa day, part joint therapy, and all kinds of satisfying.
Paraffin Wax For Hands And Feet
A go-to for long-haul pain days when your joints are staging a full-blown rebellion. This 8-hour formula helps take the edge off so you can function like a semi-human. But hey! Always check with your doctor before adding new meds to your routine. We’...
TYLENOL® 8 HR Arthritis Pain Extended Release Caplets
Move Better, Feel Better
Whether you're reaching, bending, typing, or just trying to exist without wincing, this section is here to help. From ergonomic tools to mobility-friendly gadgets, these picks are all about making movement less of a battle and more of a vibe. Because...
The name is adorable, the function is essential. This hands-free electric can opener saves your wrists, thumbs, and last shred of patience. Just press the button and let it do the work, no twisting, squeezing, or swearing required.
Kitchen Mama Auto Electric Can Opener
Simple, cheap, and wildly effective—these grippy little mats make stubborn jars beg for mercy. Perfect for days when your hands say “nope” but the salsa says “twist harder.”
Rubber - Jar Openers / Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets
Because soda cans weren’t designed with angry thumbs or stiff joints in mind. This little tool pops tabs open without pain, prying, or broken nails, just sweet, fizzy victory. Great for cans, soup tops, and that elusive sense of independence.
Soda Can Tab Opener
Writing doesn’t have to feel like a workout. Dr. Grip pens are cushy, ergonomic, and weirdly satisfying to hold—perfect for achy hands, stiff fingers, or anyone who still romanticizes handwriting without the joint pain tax. Bonus: they write like but...
PILOT Dr. Grip Limited Refillable Gel Pen
Your wrists called—they’re begging for this. The Logitech ergonomic keyboard is curved, cushioned, and designed to make typing suck less. Perfect for long days, remote work, or anyone whose hands need a break from the flat, soul-crushing keyboard tha...
Ergonomic Keyboard Logitech
Daily Use Adaptations
Little tools that make a big difference. These picks are all about making everyday tasks—buttoning shirts, opening doors, and picking up dropped stuff less of a joint-wrecking ordeal. Because adapting isn’t giving up, it’s just getting smarter (and s...
For days when forks feel personally offensive. These easy-grip utensils are thicker, softer, and way easier to hold. Perfect for shaky hands, stiff joints, or just making mealtime feel less like a battle and more like... lunch.
Easy Grip Utensils
Because sometimes bending down, reaching high, or stretching across the counter feels like an Olympic event. This grabber tool saves your joints and your dignity—perfect for dropped socks, top-shelf snacks, and everything in between.
Grabber Reacher Tool 32" Lightweight
Tiny buttons, meet your match. This tool turns frustrating dressing into a one-handed victory. Ideal for stiff fingers, shaky hands, or mornings when your dexterity clocked out before you did. Bonus: no more begging someone to help with cuffs.
Button Hook
Brushing your teeth shouldn’t feel like an upper body workout. An electric toothbrush does the scrubbing for you—gentler on your hands, wrists, and shoulder joints, but still leaves you with that minty fresh “I tried today” feeling.
Electric Toothbrushes - Smart Series
A sensitive topic, sure…but absolutely necessary on the rough days. This wipe extender offers dignity, reach, and a little relief when your joints just won’t cooperate. Because taking care of yourself shouldn’t come with pain (or shame).
Wipe Extender
Support from the Inside Out
**ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING ANYTHING NEW**Supportive stuff for the inside-out kind of care. From joint-friendly supplements to daily vitamins and maybe-sorta-magic powders, this section is for the little things that *might* be helpin...
A fan favorite in the anti-inflammatory lineup. Turmeric + black pepper = better absorption and better joint support (allegedly, but also… kinda actually). Great for everyday stiffness, flare-up prevention, or just pretending you're earthy and holist...
Turmeric Curcumin 1500mg with Black Pepper
A spritz a day keeps the muscle cramps away (ish). This topical magnesium spray is perfect for restless legs, nighttime aches, or tension that refuses to chill. Bonus: no pills, no effort, just spray, rub, and pretend your body isn’t plotting against...
Seven Minerals Pure Magnesium Oil Spray 12oz
Joint support, skin glow, and a sprinkle of ✨hope✨ in your morning coffee. This collagen + hyaluronic acid combo is like giving your insides a pep talk. Stir it, sip it, and pretend you’re aging in reverse…or at least creaking a little less.
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder
For when your joints ache, your brain won’t shut up, and you’d like to chill without spiraling into space. These CBD gummies (if legal where you are) offer a gentle, plant-powered vibe shift—perfect for calming pain, tension, or general life chaos. A...
CBD gummies
This sweet little elixir is a natural inflammation-fighter with a cult following. Tart cherry juice may help with joint pain, muscle recovery, and even sleep—plus it makes you feel like a woodland creature doing wellness right. Serve it cold, sip lik...
10 Health Benefits of Tart Cherry Juice